showered

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What wasn’t mentioned in the encomiums showered on Greenspan after his passing at age 100 this past week, was the very different backdrop during his tenure, especially compared with what Warsh faces today.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

JC: Think about it: The world of sports has entered a bizarre new dimension, one in which formerly sad-sack teams are now the ones downing champagne and getting showered in confetti.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Audiences showered confetti, clapped and whistled when his name appeared in the opening credits.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Coconut milk, chickpeas and sweet potatoes become a quick curry spooned over rice and showered with scallions.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Sparks showered down, and the underbrush burst into flames.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown